Weather & Climate in Las Ovejas, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Ovejas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,147 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,147 ft (1,264 m) |
| Area | 130.7 sq mi (338.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9890°S, 70.7495°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
392 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 136 km | 186 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 132 km | 76 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 139 km | 138 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 103 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 92 km | 81 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 31 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 27 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 33 km | 159 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 48 km | 142 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 67 km | 127 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 37 km | 9 km |
| Nov 3, 2001 | 19 km SE of Parral, Chile | M5.1 | 115 km | 86 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 105 km N of Barrancas, Argentina | M5.0 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Maule - Bio-Bio border region, Chile | M5.0 | 122 km | 89 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 48 km SE of Colbún, Chile | M5.0 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Aug 18, 1996 | 20 km S of Colbún, Chile | M4.9 | 136 km | 91 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.9 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 12 km SSW of Chillán, Chile | M4.9 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina | M4.9 | 85 km | 161 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Domuyo (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 66 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 71 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 104 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 106 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 121 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Payun Matru | Shield | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | -5050 | 149 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 149 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 157 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Las Ovejas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.6").